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03-12-2008, 06:13 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Apok, I had a very similar keying done to a Nissan Zx years ago and I fixed it myself. I cleaned out the damaged area with a good washing and drying then carefully filled the scratch with paint.You can get a touch up tube from your dealer........... I then masked off the area and wet sanded the filled scratch. The touch up paint will fill the scratch and be much higher than the finished paint surface so patience is required. When you get the excess paint removed and the scratch is "filled"( you may have to add more paint to any low spots),remove the tape and polish off the area with a fine scratch remover..............a lot of work but the results were impossible to see. I would try this or the detailer before having the door painted.................... Sorry for your grief !
Good Luck
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03-12-2008, 06:17 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll definitely investigate these options
03-12-2008, 08:33 AM
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And after you get it fixed, STOP CHEATING! 
03-12-2008, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='543588' date='Mar 12 2008, 11:33 AM
And after you get it fixed, STOP CHEATING!
BWaaaa !!
03-12-2008, 09:01 AM
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Bastard!!!! 
I had it happen to an old car of mine years ago. They gouged me good, about 1/2 of my car. There's no other feeling like it....sucks. Sorry, man.
I had it happen to an old car of mine years ago. They gouged me good, about 1/2 of my car. There's no other feeling like it....sucks. Sorry, man.
03-12-2008, 09:16 AM
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I too just got keyed although not as bad recently. Completelly do understand. Good luck with repairs let us know what you ended up doing
03-12-2008, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by apok97' post='543447' date='Mar 12 2008, 02:39 PM
first quote in for door repair, ?487.63 (labour + paint + VAT)
Remove And Refit:
NSF Wing Trims For Blend
NSF Door Trims For Paint
NSR Door Trims For Blend
Repair Paint:
NSF Door
Blend Paint NSF Wing
Blend Paint NSR Door
for our overseas friends, that's approx $950
Remove And Refit:
NSF Wing Trims For Blend
NSF Door Trims For Paint
NSR Door Trims For Blend
Repair Paint:
NSF Door
Blend Paint NSF Wing
Blend Paint NSR Door
for our overseas friends, that's approx $950
03-16-2008, 03:33 PM
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My Ride: '04 530d SE, Mystic Blue with grey dakota leather...
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and a full set of mats
just a quick update...
The idea of using detailing to repair the scratch has been discounted really. Expert opinion says the location and severity of the scratch could lead to any repair looking worse than it already is, and the recommendation is a proper spray repair.
I'm still looking at options, but I went to another (BMW dealer) body shop over the weekend to get an estimate for the work which came out at approx ?750!!!....The big problem is the labour cost to strip down the body work for painting, coupled with the fact that it is a metallic colour needing additonal panels (front wing and rear passenger door) to be blended in...this BMW shop also discounted a 'smart' repair.
what a ball ache..
The idea of using detailing to repair the scratch has been discounted really. Expert opinion says the location and severity of the scratch could lead to any repair looking worse than it already is, and the recommendation is a proper spray repair.
I'm still looking at options, but I went to another (BMW dealer) body shop over the weekend to get an estimate for the work which came out at approx ?750!!!....The big problem is the labour cost to strip down the body work for painting, coupled with the fact that it is a metallic colour needing additonal panels (front wing and rear passenger door) to be blended in...this BMW shop also discounted a 'smart' repair.
what a ball ache..
03-16-2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by apok97' post='545913' date='Mar 16 2008, 11:33 PM
just a quick update...
The idea of using detailing to repair the scratch has been discounted really. Expert opinion says the location and severity of the scratch could lead to any repair looking worse than it already is, and the recommendation is a proper spray repair.
I'm still looking at options, but I went to another (BMW dealer) body shop over the weekend to get an estimate for the work which came out at approx ?750!!!....The big problem is the labour cost to strip down the body work for painting, coupled with the fact that it is a metallic colour needing additonal panels (front wing and rear passenger door) to be blended in...this BMW shop also discounted a 'smart' repair.
what a ball ache..
The idea of using detailing to repair the scratch has been discounted really. Expert opinion says the location and severity of the scratch could lead to any repair looking worse than it already is, and the recommendation is a proper spray repair.
I'm still looking at options, but I went to another (BMW dealer) body shop over the weekend to get an estimate for the work which came out at approx ?750!!!....The big problem is the labour cost to strip down the body work for painting, coupled with the fact that it is a metallic colour needing additonal panels (front wing and rear passenger door) to be blended in...this BMW shop also discounted a 'smart' repair.
what a ball ache..
03-16-2008, 04:19 PM
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That sucks... some people just can't stand to see that someone else has a nice car. Jealousy!!!!!!